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PM tells doctors KPMG will consult on NHI
February 03, 2016
PM tells doctors KPMG will consult on NHI
The Consultants Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) and the Medical Association of The Bahamas (MAB) met on Tuesday night with Prime Minister Perry Christie, who revealed that he has asked international firm KPMG to provide yet another layer of outside consultation on the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, Guardian Business has learned.
NHI Secretariat working to allay doctors' concerns
January 25, 2016
NHI Secretariat working to allay doctors' concerns
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat is working to allay widespread concerns regarding the government's plan for the massive healthcare overhaul, NHI Secretariat Project Coordinator Dr. Delon Brennen said at a press conference at the secretariat's headquarters on East Street.
Minister contradicted over 'greed' of doctors
January 25, 2016
Minister contradicted over 'greed' of doctors
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said despite comments made by National Insurance and Labour Minister Shane Gibson last week, the government does not feel that "doctors are greedy".
Doctors unite on NHI concerns
January 22, 2016
Doctors unite on NHI concerns
An alliance of doctors associations demanded yesterday that the government respect the views of stakeholders and come up with a National Health Insurance (NHI) plan that all stakeholders can buy into.
Doctor honoured during visit to India
January 21, 2016
Doctor honoured during visit to India
DURING a recent visit to his home country of India, Dr. M R Kavala was honoured for his "stalwart dedication and leadership" during Golden Jubilee Celebrations for members of the 1965 class at the Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnma, where he studied medicine.
DPM: Govt will listen to doctors
January 20, 2016
DPM: Govt will listen to doctors
As the call grows for greater transparency and consultation with the medical community over National Health Insurance (NHI), Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis assured yesterday that the government intends to address concerns raised by senior doctors, but said NHI can go ahead without them.
Minister slams 'greedy' doctors
January 19, 2016
Minister slams 'greedy' doctors
National Insurance and Labour Minister Shane Gibson yesterday criticised the Consultant Physician Staff Association for not supporting National Health Insurance, suggesting that the senior doctors are more interested in "making the mighty dollar" than saving lives.
Doctors warn on NHI model
January 18, 2016
Doctors warn on NHI model
Consultants Physician Staff Association (CPSA) President Dr. Locksley Munroe accused the government of "ignoring and marginalizing" the views of local doctors on National Health Insurance (NHI) and warned yesterday that association doctors will not sign onto the scheme unless their concerns are addressed.
December 24, 2015
Bahamas' first cochlear implant surgery performed at Doctors Hospital
Three years ago Wesley Paul suddenly went deaf.
Family Islands to get resident doctors
September 04, 2015
Family Islands to get resident doctors
As part of the government's phased approach to implementing National Health Insurance (NHI) and concurrent efforts to improve the healthcare system, the Ministry of Health announced yesterday that each family island will have a resident doctor.
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